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2009

2008

January

January 8, 2008 - Bestselling author and architect to share 'not so big' message
January 8, 2008 - Myhren Gallery showcases student and alumni artwork
January 9, 2008 - MLK III to kick off two-week multicultural celebration
January 15, 2008 - Luncheon discussions aim to enhance Bridges lectures
January 15, 2008 - MLK III urges students to resolve issues with peace, justice
January 16, 2008 - Author says meaningful life begins with passion
January 25, 2008 - Winter Carnival expands this year
January 25, 2008 - Theatre, music students team up for The Talking Bird
January 28, 2008 - Obama to visit Magness Arena Jan. 30
January 28, 2008 - Physics student helps high schoolers meet in robotics challenge
January 29, 2008 - DU to be stop on presidential campaign trail
January 30, 2008 - Spirits high in overflowed crowd
January 30, 2008 - Thousands gather on campus for Obama speech
January 30, 2008 - Provost conference focuses on environmental sustainability
January 31, 2008 - Snowstorm doesn’t deter Clinton supporters

February

February 11, 2008 - Art exhibit showcases DU women
February 13, 2008 - Career fair focuses on diversity
February 13, 2008 - Kazakhstan pragmatic about business, ambassador says
February 15, 2008 - Cooking class, hockey to highlight Dads and Granddads Weekend
February 20, 2008 - Refugees share stories of courage during African Extravaganza
February 21, 2008 - Clouds can’t eclipse moongazing at Chamberlin Observatory
February 22, 2008 - International e-conference appeals to Renaissance writers
February 22, 2008 - Seventh grade students visit DU campus, attend mock classes
February 22, 2008 - Perlmutter says terrorism vs. privacy is the next great debate
February 25, 2008 - Wal-Mart and Pepsi representatives to talk about going ‘green’
February 28, 2008 - Land use conference to examine urgency of sustainable living

March

March 4, 2008 - Corporate leaders talk about sustainability
March 5, 2008 - Frozen Four returns to Colorado after 32 years
March 5, 2008 - Colorado sites open for Women’s History Month
March 6, 2008 - Conference addresses need for renewable energy development
March 7, 2008 - Green solutions create unforeseen problems, NOAA expert says
March 7, 2008 - DU students lend voices to national education initiative
March 7, 2008 - Conference considers ‘wind power revolution’
March 10, 2008 - DU to host Project Homeless Connect on May 9
March 10, 2008 - TED talks connect audiences to well-known thinkers and doers
March 18, 2008 - University hands out honors during Founder’s Day Gala
March 27, 2008 - Visiting scholar highlights plight of Aboriginal Australians
March 27, 2008 - Public Good Celebration to honor course defending day laborers
March 31, 2008 - GSIS students discuss strategy with naval officers

April

April 2, 2008 - Business school celebrates centennial
April 3, 2008 - DU buildings included in Denver celebration of architecture
April 3, 2008 - DU to host Frozen Four pre-game party
April 4, 2008 - Students compete for DU scholarship at geography competition
April 7, 2008 - Student leads team into robot combat
April 7, 2008 - Sexual Assault Awareness Week to examine media’s portrayal of sex
April 8, 2008 - Conservators show off progress of mural
April 10, 2008 - Estlow Center honors reporter for coverage of diverse communities
April 11, 2008 - Festival of Nations celebrates a quarter century of international learning
April 11, 2008 - DU hosts high school students for journalism day
April 16, 2008 - Science writer discusses research on the brain
April 17, 2008 - Religious authority to speak about happiness at Bridges to the Future event
April 18, 2008 - Estlow Center hosts conference and honors journalist
April 21, 2008 - Newman Center takes on Manhattan to usher in its fifth birthday
April 22, 2008 - Campus going green for Earth Day
April 22, 2008 - Letters, donations accepted for troops
April 23, 2008 - Bridges speaker says connecting with others key to happiness
April 23, 2008 - Retiring professor shares love of South during Provost Luncheon
April 25, 2008 - Rwandan genocide survivor to speak at DU
April 28, 2008 - Iraq war critic speaks at Sturm College of Law
April 28, 2008 - Conference sparks religious talk on campus
April 28, 2008 - Russian Jewish pianist in residence at DU
April 28, 2008 - Project Homeless Connect still seeking volunteers
April 29, 2008 - Speakers selected for spring Commencement ceremonies
April 29, 2008 - Students host Iraq-focused tent city teach-in

May

May 1, 2008 - ‘Daily Show’ to tape at DU during DNC
May 2, 2008 - Ricks Center students raise awareness and funds for nonprofits
May 5, 2008 - Legend of Paddy Murphy spawns weeklong Greek festivities
May 5, 2008 - Student organizer hopes to raise $50,000 for American Cancer Society
May 5, 2008 - Award-winning film about homelessness kicks off PHC 6
May 6, 2008 - Project Homeless Connect logistics finalized
May 8, 2008 - Cable industry leaders meet political gurus, discuss presidential election
May 8, 2008 - Diversity Summit focuses on inclusive action
May 12, 2008 - Project Homeless Connect helps more than 800 people
May 13, 2008 - Lance Armstrong shares story of survival with DU audience
May 15, 2008 - CDOT Chief: Roads are fine — for now
May 19, 2008 - Swimming pool a highlight on kindergartners’ tour of DU
May 19, 2008 - Sturm College of Law welcomes 300 new alumni
May 21, 2008 - DU to rename Graduate School of International Studies in honor of Josef Korbel
May 21, 2008 - DU’s May Days draws national music acts
May 27, 2008 - ‘I will never surrender in Iraq,’ McCain tells DU crowd
May 27, 2008 - Retiring professor reflects on life in the lab
May 28, 2008 - Next president must reach out, restore name of democracy, Albright tells students
May 28, 2008 - DU names international studies school for founder Josef Korbel

June

June 6, 2008 - Students visit Scandinavian countries to yield business lessons
June 9, 2008 - Commencement speaker challenges graduates to face world problems
June 9, 2008 - Dan Ritchie receives standing ovation at undergraduate Commencement
June 17, 2008 - DU offers many places for couples to say ‘I do’
June 18, 2008 - DU to host international Virginia Woolf conference this week
June 20, 2008 - Campus community invited to participate in Bike to Work Day
June 20, 2008 - University of Denver booked for Democratic convention activities
June 25, 2008 - Students gain experience producing all-youth theater
June 25, 2008 - Virginia Woolf conference brings scholars to campus
June 30, 2008 - Participant numbers spike in annual Bike to Work Day
June 30, 2008 - Alum won’t reveal secrets to his artwork

July

July 2, 2008 - Camps offered throughout summer at DU

2007

January

January 2, 2007 - Exhibit explores the waning culture of neighborhood beauty parlors
January 8, 2007 - Week-long programming to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 2007 - Nevil Shed visits University as part of King week activities
January 27, 2007 - DU students celebrate winter with annual carnival
January 29, 2007 - Every Thursday is movie night for DU community

February

February 6, 2007 - DU observes Black History Month
February 7, 2007 - Legendary reporter Helen Thomas on tap at Cable Center
February 9, 2007 - U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs to address peace in Africa
February 12, 2007 - Students bring up difficult topics in 'The Vagina Monologues'
February 14, 2007 - Graffiti inspires heart art exhibit
February 14, 2007 - Descendant of WWII resistance fighter to give Holocaust lecture
February 15, 2007 - Jazz fundraiser slated for Feb. 21
February 19, 2007 - University joins city in homelessness initiative
February 19, 2007 - U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs addresses peace in Africa
February 20, 2007 - Extravaganza showcases African culture
February 20, 2007 - Fisher Center selects lottery winners
February 21, 2007 - Grocery Bingo aims to increase student involvement
February 23, 2007 - Conference to explore whether gender violence is a hate crime
February 27, 2007 - Play takes audiences behind headlines in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

March

March 1, 2007 - Art and discourse shine at modern day salons
March 7, 2007 - DU to host international wine festival
March 9, 2007 - Land-use conference brings sustainability experts together
March 13, 2007 - Olympic medalist Shannon Miller to attend gymnastics meet on March 16
March 15, 2007 - Classical meets pop in Gates Concert Hall world premiere
March 19, 2007 - Publishing Institute is accepting applicants
March 22, 2007 - ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’ author to speak at DU
March 29, 2007 - Anthropologist defends Margaret Mead
March 29, 2007 - Peace movement organizers to speak at DU

April

April 6, 2007 - University discussion to focus on ending homelessness
April 6, 2007 - DU to host Holocaust and genocide awareness week
April 9, 2007 - Collegiate a cappella grows in Colorado
April 9, 2007 - Language students win Japan Bowl Championship
April 9, 2007 - Sexual Assault Awareness Week works to raise assault understanding
April 10, 2007 - Panel tackles court reform at DU legal summit
April 23, 2007 - DU commemorates Earth Day
April 24, 2007 - Graduate School of Professional Psychology celebrates 30th anniversary
April 26, 2007 - Estlow Center names New Orleans editor Anvil of Freedom winner
April 27, 2007 - Skaters take to the ice in annual show
April 30, 2007 - Biology professor to celebrate spring with dawn dance

May

May 8, 2007 - DU is on right track for diversity
May 9, 2007 - Newman Center season tickets are on sale now
May 10, 2007 - Bridges lecture series closes year with message of peace
May 11, 2007 - Film tour stops at DU to show entertaining side of environmentalism
May 16, 2007 - University of Denver hosts high school graduations
May 21, 2007 - Thousands cheer as hundreds graduate from Sturm College of Law
May 29, 2007 - Class of 1947 to join Commencement procession

June

June 4, 2007 - Speaker hopes to infuse grads with ‘disease of curiosity’
June 6, 2007 - Sturm College of Law hosts Senior Law Day
June 7, 2007 - University to host theater arts summer camps
June 12, 2007 - DU confers more than 1,300 graduate degrees this spring
June 12, 2007 - Technology helps soldier experience wife’s graduation

July

July 20, 2007 - Play explores mother/daughter relationships, benefits DU
July 30, 2007 - Myhren Gallery to exhibit video games

August

August 6, 2007 - Summer Commencement ceremony takes place Aug. 17
August 8, 2007 - DU to host virtual meeting of Iraqi and Israeli teens
August 31, 2007 - Albright calls education the key to world peace
August 31, 2007 - Korbel Dinner sparks protest

September

September 12, 2007 - New symposium offers ‘lifelong learning’ opportunities for alumni
September 17, 2007 - Blue Bear sculptor to discuss public art at alumni symposium
September 17, 2007 - Contemporary artists will use sound to teach about Jewish culture
September 19, 2007 - Professor says students ill prepared to use knowledge wisely
September 20, 2007 - Lamm and Owens paint grim picture at governor’s breakfast
September 24, 2007 - Professor says technology is more pervasive than we realize
September 25, 2007 - Diavolo coming to Newman Center Sept. 28
September 28, 2007 - DU hosts night of satellite gazing to commemorate Sputnik’s launch

October

October 1, 2007 - Islam is multi-faceted, professor says
October 5, 2007 - Professor wants to renew quest for space exploration
October 8, 2007 - Symposium ‘exceeds expectations,’ alums say
October 10, 2007 - Workshop helps bridge generation gaps between workers
October 10, 2007 - O’Connor urges law students to ‘persevere’
October 11, 2007 - Education about judicial branch is key, O’Connor says
October 11, 2007 - Romney stakes claim as conservative during DU visit
October 17, 2007 - Political theorist to take on consumerism in Bridges to the Future lecture
October 17, 2007 - Terrorism threat creates homeland security career opportunities
October 18, 2007 - Improved parade to highlight Homecoming weekend
October 19, 2007 - DU Greeks host Halloween carnival
October 19, 2007 - Conference to examine gambling problems
October 19, 2007 - Colorado’s ski industry fights climate change
October 22, 2007 - Sellout crowd rocks Ritchie Center step show
October 24, 2007 - Political theorist tells DU audience happiness is not for sale
October 26, 2007 - Chancellor welcomes new students at first-year dinners
October 30, 2007 - Rwandan survivor to screen film at DU

November

November 5, 2007 - DU to host tour of rail-line art
November 6, 2007 - International lunches provide taste of culture
November 19, 2007 - ‘Anne Frank’ performance to inspire Hope dinner

December

December 5, 2007 - Holiday shows abound at DU
December 24, 2007 - Denver Brass celebrates New Year’s Eve with DU concerts

2006

August

August 30, 2006 - Summer Commencement ceremony marks personal and institutional milestone
August 31, 2006 - Publishing Institute reveals mysteries of book world

September

September 7, 2006 - Logan collection lands at DU
September 11, 2006 - Peace laureates to gather at DU
September 11, 2006 - Voices of Experience set for fourth year
September 13, 2006 - Programs board offers free movies
September 13, 2006 - Play focuses on the lasting effects of sexual assault
September 14, 2006 - Bridges to the Future explores the pursuit of peace
September 15, 2006 - Williams says strong beliefs bring about change
September 16, 2006 - Dalai Lama tells teens that compassion can change the world
September 16, 2006 - Polish president talks about history in the making
September 16, 2006 - Peace laureates take U.S. to task in public address
September 16, 2006 - Youths take action during PeaceJam
September 17, 2006 - Tutu inspires youth to make a difference
September 18, 2006 - PeaceJammers plant trees in Sun Valley
September 18, 2006 - Workshops set stage for PeaceJam’s focus on activism
September 19, 2006 - DU students serve as mentors at PeaceJam conference
September 20, 2006 - A Night in Naples features Neapolitan songs, food and wine
September 20, 2006 - Kosher wine tasting connects Jewish community to cultural roots
September 21, 2006 - Hillel dedicates new Merage & Allon Hillel Center
September 25, 2006 - Tiempo Libre brings Latin rhythms to DU on Thursday
September 29, 2006 - Chancellor calls for investments in faculty and staff

October

October 2, 2006 - DU, 9News host ballot initiative debate
October 2, 2006 - Exhibit spotlights the world’s most beautiful places
October 9, 2006 - Out in Our Faith film series explores religion and sexuality
October 9, 2006 - Discussion of writing process kicks off humanities lecture series
October 10, 2006 - Brits join Denverites in symphonic performance
October 11, 2006 - First-year class dines with Chancellor Coombe
October 11, 2006 - Former Sen. George Mitchell discusses peacemaking strategies in DU address
October 12, 2006 - Young artists take on the topic of race in N*W*C
October 16, 2006 - Authors take center stage in Pen and Podium series
October 19, 2006 - Percussion quartet fuses music and theater
October 20, 2006 - Former athlete challenges 'real man' concept
October 22, 2006 - Holocaust survivors inspire one-man play
October 25, 2006 - The Playground offers homage to composer Henry Cowell
October 27, 2006 - Gubernatorial candidates face off at DU on Halloween
October 27, 2006 - Provost’s Conference focuses on cooperation between DU and Denver
October 30, 2006 - Roadtrip Nation encourages students to take road less traveled

November

November 1, 2006 - Spirituals Project Choir to accompany play about abolitionist
November 14, 2006 - International Education Week notes value of global studies
November 15, 2006 - Newman Center offers something for every palate
November 20, 2006 - Law building attracts environmental conference attendees
November 26, 2006 - Book Stack’s holiday sale features children’s day

December

December 13, 2006 - 'Incredible Internet Guy' envisions 'new' Internet

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